District Continuous Improvement (DCI)
Ensure student learning with
Research Based Instructional Practices
DCI districts are assigned to a statewide support team and use staff survey data to identify a ‘practice of focus’ for each school year based on need. Based on the work of educational author and researcher Dr. John Hattie and others, these research based practices include developing assessment capable learners (DACL), data-based decision making (DBDM), metacognition, and others.
Engaging Educators in Powerful
On-Site Coaching & Professional Development
Coaching Support Team (CST) members from RPDC’s across the state work with school leadership to provide on-site training, classroom observations, and coaching throughout the school-year.
Building Internal Capacity
Multiple Pathways Toward
The DCI framework builds internal capacity through district leadership team development and provides access to DESE’s Virtual Learning Platform, an online platform that provides evidence based training in an on-line format.
What Leaders Are Saying
About the DCI Process
The consultants have been very instrumental in the growth we've experienced in the classroom.
What Teachers Are Saying
About the DCI Process
I'm able to see the outcomes the students get from it....Truly do it, and you're going to see the outcomes from it.
Meet Our DCI Consultants
Local Experience, State-Wide Expertise
DCI Consultants work with districts across Missouri as members of state-wide teams with representatives from several regional professional development centers. The Heart of Missouri DCI consultants are (pictured left to right) Jen Campbell, Jami Troth, and Heather Beach.
What Teachers are Saying
About the DCI Process
"It really starts to pay off and you start seeing a difference...Don't be overwhelmed by it, it's going to make a difference in the long run."
Ready to Get Started?
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